A study published in Archives of Disease in Childhood looks at longitudinal increases in childhood depression symptoms during COVID-19 lockdown. … read more
The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have announced a second public consultation on its draft guidance which … read more
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) have published* the results of a survey on depression in adults, investigating incidence before … read more
A study, published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health, looked at prebiotics and probiotics in treatment of depression and anxiety. Prof … read more
NICE have issued their draft guidance on Esketamine nasal spray for treatment resistant depression. Dr Paul Keedwell, Consultant Psychiatrist, … read more
Research, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, reports a link between risk of depression and suicide with air pollution levels. A … read more
Research, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, reports a link between risk of depression and suicide with air pollution levels. This … read more
Research, published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, reports that anti-inflammatory drugs can be used to reduce depressive symptoms … read more
Research, published in PLOS ONE, reports that a healthy diet may reduce depression symptoms in adolescents. Dr Paul Keedwell, … read more
A study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, reports that being amongst the youngest in a school year is linked to a … read more
Research, published in Depression and Anxiety, reports that consumption of chocolate, particularly dark chocolate, may be associated with reduced odds … read more
Research, published in JAMA Paediatrics, reports an association between screen time and an increase in symptoms of depression. Dr Bernadka Dubicka, … read more
Treatment resistant depression effects a third of those with major depressive disorder. With limited treatment options available for these people, … read more
Research published in Lancet Psychiatry demonstrates that for the most commonly used second-generation antidepressants, the lower range of the licensed … read more
Research published in The BMJ provide evidence for the consideration of brain stimulation techniques as alternatives or supplements for adults … read more
Reactions to a meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry which demonstrates a correlation between cannabis use and depression/anxiety in young people. … read more
Cannabis is the most commonly used recreational drug by teenagers worldwide and while there has been a lot of focus … read more
Reactions to a debate published in the BMJ on the efficacy of electroconvulsive therapy on people with depression. Prof Kamilla … read more
Updated National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) guidelines recommend digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for mild depression in … read more
Research published in EClinicalMedicine highlights potential issues with greater social media use in relation to young people’s mental health. Prof Peter Fonagy, Head … read more
